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Stephanie McMahon Levesque (born Stephanie Marie McMahon; September 24, 1976), is an American businesswoman and professional wrestling personality. She is the chief brand officer (CBO) of WWE and appears as an on-screen authority figure and occasional wrestler on both the Raw and SmackDown brands.

Stephanie McMahon WWE Chief Brand Officer - Born September 24, 1976 · Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Birth name Stephanie Marie McMahon

Nicknames The Little Princess, Steffie Mac, Steph, The Billion Dollar Princess, The Dominant Female, The Vincess

Height 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)

Mini Bio Stephanie McMahon is WWE Chief Brand Officer, a publicly traded (NYSE: WWE) global media company. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring WWE's global brand strength and growth across all lines of business. Stephanie oversees WWE's Brand, Community Relations and Pop Culture strategies as well as WWE's Global Sales and Partnerships Division. She also occasionally plays a character on WWE programming.

Among her many contributions, Stephanie has been the driving force behind WWE's Women's Evolution, which has given female performers an equal share of the spotlight both in and out of the ring. Prior to being named Chief Brand Officer in 2013, Stephanie was Executive Vice President, Creative and was the first woman to lead WWE's Creative Writing, Digital Media, Talent Relations, Talent Brand Management and Live Events businesses.

Over the years, Stephanie has been recognized by Forbes in the publication's annual World's Most Influential CMO list, and in 2020 she was named the world's most influential female CMO and earned the #2 position overall. Stephanie was named a Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award Honoree at the 2017 ESPN Humanitarian Awards. Additionally, Adweek has included Stephanie in their list of the Most Powerful Women in Sports for the past five years and previously chose her as a 2019 Brand Genius honoree.

In 2014, Stephanie and her husband, Paul Levesque "Triple H", established Connor's Cure, a fund dedicated to fighting pediatric cancer. In partnership with The V Foundation and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Connor's Cure has raised $3.5 million to date.

She is a Henry Crown Fellow within the Aspen Global Leadership Network at the Aspen Institute and also an Eisenhower Fellow. She is a member of the Board of Directors for WWE, The Ad Council, USO Metropolitan Washington and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation.

Stephanie received her B.S. from Boston University in Communications and has been named a Distinguished Alumni by the School of Communications.

She is a mother of three daughters: Aurora Rose Levesque (born July 24, 2006); Murphy Claire Levesque (born July 28, 2008); and Vaughn Evelyn Levesque (born August 24, 2010).

- IMDb Mini Biography By: WWE Official website

Family

Spouse

Paul Levesque (October 25, 2003 - present) 3 children F1. Aurora Rose Levesque () F2. Vaughn Evelyn Levesque () F3. Murphy Claire Levesque

Parents

Linda McMahon

Vince McMahon

Relatives

Shane McMahon(Sibling)

Rogan McMahon(Niece or Nephew)

Kenyon McMahon(Niece or Nephew)

Declan McMahon(Niece or Nephew)

Vincent McMahon(Grandparent)

Trademarks

Trademark move: Slap

Trademark move: The Pedigree

Trademark move: Low Blow

Distinctive raspy voice

Stephanie McMahon is of Scottish ancestry.

Trivia

She turned down a potential incest angle, as revealed on the McMahon DVD. (According to her, Vince was to reveal himself as the father of her baby; when she said no, he pushed for Shane to be the father, but she turned that idea down as well.).

Married Paul Levesque on October 25, 2003 in Sleepy Hollow, New York at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church.

Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, Mick Foley, Kurt Angle, Rikishi, Sgt. Slaughter, Booker T and Big Show were at her wedding along with the McMahon's and the Levesque's. The Rock did not show up.

Has done odd jobs for the WWF since 12. She's screened phone calls, modeled clothing for magazines, and worked in the accounting department.

Was voted "Third best legs of 2001" in WWF.

Gave birth to her third child, a girl named Vaughn Evelyn Levesque, on August 24th 2010.

Gave birth to second child, daughter Murphy Claire Levesque on July 28, 2008. She weighed 8 lbs. 12 oz.

Her WWE character faked a pregnancy in 2002.

She and her husband Triple H welcomed their new daughter, Aurora Rose Levesque, into the world. Aurora weighs 8lbs 7oz. Born July 24, 2006.

Has a degree in communications from Boston University.

Is head of the creative department of WWE. Her official title is Senior Vice President of Creative Writing.

Since her marriage to Paul Levesque (aka Triple H), she now goes by the name of Stephanie Levesque.

It was revealed in an interview on the "Howard Stern Radio Show" by Joanie "Chyna" Laurer (aka Chyna), that she, in fact, is in a real-life relationship with Paul Levesque.

The name "Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley" is the longest and contains most syllables in WWE history. It contains 24 letters and 7 syllables.

Daughter of World Wrestling Entertainment owner Vince McMahon.

Has held the WWF Women's Title

Younger sister of Shane McMahon.

Briefly considered an acting career before going to work for the WWE.

Competed in her first wrestling match in over 10 years at Summerslam 2014, when she defeated Brie Bella.

Her net worth is $76 million.

Sister-in-law of Marissa McMahon.

Member of D-Generation X

To her wedding, she wore an Ivory Gown with a beaded bodice and moderate train, husband Paul Levesque wore a black tuxedo with a maroon pocket square.

Granddaughter of wrestling promoter Vincent McMahon.

Became centerpiece of WWF television in early 2000.

Became major on-air personality in 1999.

Great-granddaughter of boxing promoter Jess McMahon

Attended Greenwich High School in Greenwich, CT, with actress Erin Cardillo, they both graduated in 1995.

Earned a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration from Robert Morris University [May 2019].

In June of 2022, she was named as the interim chairwoman and CEO of WWE after her father Vince McMahon stepped down from the position. It was made official on Friday, July 22, 2022 on WWE Smackdown! (1999).

On January 11, 2023, Stephanie McMahon announced via social media that she has resigned her position as Co-CEO of WWE, shortly after her father Vince McMahon returned to the WWE.

Current head writer for the WWE Smackdown brand (2004)

Served as the WWE Smackdown general manager from July 2002 to October 2003.

Has taken over production management roles on Raw and Smackdown in the absence of her father, she is being assisted by her husband Paul (Triple H) Levesque. No confirmed date for Steph to return to an active on air role as of present time.

Forced out of her position as General Manager of Smackdown after losing an I Quit match to her father at WWE No Mercy.

Has returned to an on-camera role on WWE Raw.

She and husband Paul Levesque are expecting their second child due in July 2008. In an effort to spend more time with her before the birth, Paul (Triple H) made a highly criticized move from Monday Night Raw to Smackdown.

Announced on WWE.com that she and her husband, Paul Levesque (Triple H), are expecting their first child.

Extended her contract with the WWE for another three years.[October 2016].

Recent recipient of Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award.

In storyline with Sable on WWE Smackdown, still general manager. Fighting Sable, because Sable is trying to be with her father.

Is a 4th Generation McMahon daughter.